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(38,893 posts) Wed Sep 5, 2012, 02:08 AM Sep 2012

Charlotte Police Ask for Excessive Bail to Keep “Known Activist” in Jail During DNC [View all]

http://www.greenisthenewred.com/blog/dnc-activist-kept-in-jail-terrorism-watch-list/6329/

Charlotte police asked a court for an unusually high bail in order to keep a local activist in jail for a traffic violation, so that he would not be protesting the Democratic National Convention.

James Ian Tyson was arrested for driving with a revoked license. Charlotte police asked for a $10,000 cash bond. In a section of a law enforcement information sheet asking police to describe “Why do you feel suspect is a risk?,” the officer responded:

“Known activist + protester who is currently on a terrorist watchlist. Request he be held due to DNC being a National Special Security Event.”

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